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FridayAug 04, 2017 2:18 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) – Blockbuster Position for Treating Alzheimer’s

IGC purchased exclusive rights to USF patent focused on preventing amyloid-beta plaques from aggregating on neurons Company plans to pursue clinical trials related to this patent on path to FDA approval In 2017, direct costs associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias will total an estimated $259 billion, according to the Alzheimer's Association If you are an investor, there have been significant developments over the past year that you should be tracking. These include remarkable, if preliminary, results regarding the effect of THC on amyloid-beta plaques, the plaques on neurons associated with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as a critical link between…

ThursdayAug 03, 2017 1:49 pm

Origo Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: OACQ) to Acquire High Times Holding Corp.

Origo to acquire High Times in transaction valued at $250 million High Times will be traded under Origo’s ticker symbol following close of acquisition Better access to capital and an elevated profile will enable High Times to expand its brand and fund new opportunities Origo Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: OACQ) is acquiring the iconic marijuana media company High Times Holding Corp. in a move that allows High Times to become publicly traded, according to a MarketWatch article published July 31 (http://nnw.fm/2Omt9). Origo will acquire all of High Times’ equity in a transaction valued at $250 million. Origo will give 23.5 million…

ThursdayAug 03, 2017 9:35 am

Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Technology Offers More Potent Delivery of Cannabinoids

Technology that improves bioavailability of orally ingested cannabinoids Safer approach that mitigates risks from carcinogens Generates revenue by out-licensing its technology internationally Announcement of a new government initiative to reduce the level of nicotine in cigarettes to nonaddictive levels is good news for Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP). Less addictive cigarettes mean less dependence on smoking as a delivery system, not only for nicotine but other substances like cannabinoids, which is why the folks at Lexaria are cheering the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on. This innovative bioscience company has developed technology that offers a safer and more efficient…

WednesdayAug 02, 2017 1:35 pm

ProBility Media Corp. (PBYA) eLearning Programs Support America’s Infrastructure Development

eLearning programs to close the skills gap Shortage of electricians on the horizon Building an international training brand for technical vocations and trades Although the details have not been published to date, Infrastructure Week, in early June, kept alive the hopes stemming from President Trump’s campaign promise to spend $1 trillion updating America’s aging infrastructure. If that grand initiative gets underway, thousands of skilled workers in a variety of fields will be required, but are they likely to be there when we need them? With the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting the national unemployment rate for June 2017 at…

WednesdayAug 02, 2017 12:32 pm

Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Targets Smokeless Medical Cannabis Market, Partners with Major Universities for Research

Good investment opportunities exist in the marijuana boom, but caution is urged Choosing companies with access to the legal medical marijuana space can help investors avoid the risk of changing regulations Algae Dynamics Corp. is focusing on cannabis oil extraction and medicine delivery systems to provide the medical benefits without having to smoke ADYNF is partnering with two major universities to research the use of cannabis oil extracts for cancers and novel mental health treatments Everyone knows there is money to be made in marijuana these days. Americans already spend more on cannabis than ice cream each year, and Canadians…

WednesdayAug 02, 2017 9:00 am

Senate Appropriations Committee Action Adds Fuel to the Fire for Businesses in the Legal Cannabis Space

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Proponents of legal cannabis celebrated a victory on July 27. By voice vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a budget bill amendment that prevents the federal government from interfering in medical marijuana programs in states where cannabis has been legalized for medical use1. This event represents one more step forward as legal cannabis companies like ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) (CIIX Profile), Terra Tech Corp. (TRTC), Medical Marijuana, Inc. (MJNA), Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) and SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) solidify their footholds in the marketplace. The amendment to the “2018 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill” bars the…

TuesdayAug 01, 2017 1:46 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Getting Some Skin in the Game

Entering $30+ billion Chinese skin care market First and only CBD-based products to market Expects to capture huge share of new skin care products category Any dispute over the efficacy of medical cannabis is settled science. Recent prestigious clinical studies have provided conclusive evidence that medical cannabinoids are effective medicine for a variety of diseases and ailments (http://nnw.fm/QWn8r). Cannabidiol (CBD) has been scientifically shown to be effective in the treatment of certain epilepsies, pain, inflammation and nausea, as well as providing relief from hangover, anxiety and stress. It comes as little surprise then that cannabis may well possess skin healing…

TuesdayAug 01, 2017 1:07 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Sees New Round of Investors Attracted to Cannabis Market

Has patents in the United States and Australia and patents pending in more than 40 countries for proprietary technology easing how edible cannabinoids enter body Revenue stream comes from own products and 5-10% margin of gross sales from licensing technology to third parties Signed C$250,000 joint venture agreement with National Research Council (NRC) in Canada to research and find best methods for processing active agents in foods Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) already owns international patents for its proprietary intellectual property and has more global patents pending in the cannabis marketplace. It believes that the sub-sector of bioscience…

TuesdayAug 01, 2017 9:47 am

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Offers Investors Access to Growth of World’s Largest Economy

China is now the world’s largest economy and on the brink of incredible growth Moxian is targeting owners of 75 million small- and medium-sized businesses in China with O2O tools to engage and convert online viewers to brick and mortar purchasers Social gaming, loyalty rewards and messaging allow Moxian to mine consumer data for clients' benefit while driving revenue Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) is offering investors a unique opportunity to benefit from the growth of what is now the world’s largest economy. Moxian, a digital marketing company based in Shenzhen, China, is on the leading edge of e-commerce in China’s…

MondayJul 31, 2017 3:47 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Lets Merchants Accept Both Online and Offline Payments

Cashless payments continue growing Technology to handle debit and credit card payments Aptito restaurant management solution driving sales The payment system has come a long way from the time when transactions were mainly settled in specie. In antiquity and during the medieval period, purses glittered with gold and silver coin. Then, paper money, used by the Chinese a thousand years before, began to appear in 17th century Europe. From the late Renaissance to the end of the 20th century, banknotes and, increasingly, checks were used to transfer funds and make payments. Now, with the internet girding the globe, these media…

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